Great Terror

The Great Terror was a period of intense political repression in the Soviet Union from 1936 to 1938, led by Joseph Stalin. It involved widespread purges of perceived enemies within the government, military, and society, often through show trials, executions, and imprisonments. The goal was to consolidate Stalin’s power and eliminate opposition, but it resulted in the death of thousands of people and created an atmosphere of fear and suspicion across the country. This period is remembered as one of the most brutal chapters in Soviet history due to its scale and harshness.